Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:25 pm
North Tonawanda's Common Council Meeting began with the "State of the City" address by Mayor Arthur Pappas. The subjects of focus for the address included development, jobs, highway and water projects, as well as the bail and discovery/speedy trial reform laws enacted at the beginning of the year by the state.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:25 pm
Sara Capen works as the executive director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. In that role, she leads a small team on tourist-related projects such as the Discover Niagara Shuttle, the Niagara Falls Underground Heritage Center and the Heritage Arts Mural Project, just to name a few.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 04:00 pm
"Winter Woods Battle" returns to Old Fort Niagara from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. It will feature cordwaining as a new demonstration along with its assortment of indoor and outdoor living-history activities for visitors.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:05 pm
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday evening it would immediately prohibit New York residents from enrolling and re-enrolling in a Trusted Traveler Program (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST).
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
In response to New York state implementing the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act (Green Light Law), Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf announced New York residents will no longer be eligible to apply for or renew their enrollment in certain Trusted Traveler Programs like Global Entry.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Western & Central New York Chapter has announced the 17 candidates who have signed up for Students of the Year.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
Grand Island residents are reminded the no parking ordinance is in effect from 2-7 a.m. Nov. 1 through March 31.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
Dead & Company announces its 2020 summer tour kicks off July 10-11 with two shows at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, and runs through Aug. 7-8, with two nights at Boston's historic Fenway Park. The 17-date summer tour also includes two shows at the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago, the home of the Cubs; one night at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves; and one at MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, marking the second year in a row the band has headlined an NFL stadium.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 02:20 pm
The Buffalo City Mission announced the results of the 2019 10-week challenge period for its "Mission Possible" youth incentive program, a communitywide initiative that brings together area schools, church youth groups and other youth programs to engage students of all ages in an exciting, educational and action-orientated food drive challenge.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 02:20 pm
Gotee Records has added RICHLIN to its family of artists. He is debuting a song called "Royal Blood," available everywhere tomorrow as a dual-single. The official music video for the song is online now (click here).
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 02:20 pm
With football's big game come and gone, FOX Sports showcases the world's top canine athletes from Saturday, Feb. 8, through Tuesday, Feb. 11, on FS1, FS2 and digital platforms. Several of the network's most familiar voices make their way to New York City for the annual event, which begins with the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and culminates with the crowning of Best in Show.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 09:20 am
Today the Rolling Stones announced their critically acclaimed "No Filter" Tour will return to North America for a 15-city run in 2020 and will make a stop in Orchard Park on June 6 at New Era Field. The new dates follow the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's record-breaking, sold-out performances of 2019, heralded by Rolling Stone as "A triumph for the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band."
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 07:00 am
Though many of the fires have subsided, the widespread damage from the massive bushfires in Australia remains. Experts say over 1 billion animals - some who are only found in Australia - have died in the blazes.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 07:00 am
February is American Heart Month, and the New York State Smokers' Quitline recommends all tobacco and vape users to be kind to their heart. This means working to delay smoking or vaping, and eventually becoming tobacco-free. Coaches at the Quitline can help all ages with treating nicotine dependence, seven days a week, for no charge.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 08:00 pm
"The Oscars Red Carpet Show," the official pre-show for Hollywood's biggest night, will give viewers live access to the night's nominees, performers and presenters beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST on ABC. The red carpet festivities will be hosted by actor and singer Billy Porter, award-winning journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall, supermodel Lily Aldridge and film critic Elvis Mitchell.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 08:00 pm
It was last fall when multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and touring artist Matt Maher debuted "Alive & Breathing Vol. 1," his three-song project that became the first of four music bundles and released consecutively through the fall and winter. Today, Maher announces all four of the volumes will be made into one album, aptly titled "Alive & Breathing," and will also include two additional songs. "Alive & Breathing" will be available on March 6 (Provident Label Group).
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:30 pm
Niagara County Emergency Services Director Jonathan Schultz told the Lake Ontario Planning Committee that current Lake Ontario water levels are already higher than at a similar period a year ago. Schultz said the current water level is 246.59 feet, about 9 inches above where they were on this date one year ago.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:25 pm
Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York announced the following local business professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve on the BBB board of directors. BBB also announced a new board chair, Lynn Oswald, director of the Niagara Small Business Development Center.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York's forestry community that provides long-term, comprehensive and coordinated strategies for addressing the challenges facing New York's forests today.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will host the 16th annual Buffalo Sabres Corporate Hockey Challenge on Friday, March 20, at KeyBank Center.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:20 pm
A new communications tool, designed to improve communications between the police and the hard of hearing and deaf community during routine law enforcement traffic stops, will soon be implemented in Erie County after being announced at the Town of Amherst Police Training Facility.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:10 pm
The New York Power Authority has joined the Climate Smart Communities program, an interagency effort to encourage and assist local governments in taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the effects of climate change.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:05 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) announced the launch of a new multifaceted public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness about addiction. The "In the Know" campaign addresses many common misconceptions about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. The goal is to empower people with facts pertaining to substance use disorder and eliminate stigma.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:05 pm
Sanjay Chadha, MBA, joined UBMD Internal Medicine on Jan. 29 as its new chief operating officer.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:05 pm
Show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain today announced the final slate of presenters for the 92nd Oscars telecast. The star lineup includes Jane Fonda, Josh Gad, Tom Hanks, Oscar Isaac, Sandra Oh, Natalie Portman, Chris Rock and Taika Waititi.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:35 am
"American Idol" returns to ABC for season three on Sunday, Feb. 16 (8-10 p.m. EST), streaming and on demand, after claiming the position as Sunday's No. 1 most social show in 2019. Returning this season to discover the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Emmy-winning producer Ryan Seacrest as host. Multimedia personality Bobby Bones will return to his role as in-house mentor.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:30 am
Niagara Hospice has received a $30,000 grant from the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund in Lockport to advance its dementia care expertise for patients, families and caregivers across Niagara County. The grant will enable hospice staff to achieve dementia care practitioner certifications and pursue continuing educational opportunities to enhance the clinical knowledge of managing care for this growing population.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:20 am
The Parkinson's Foundation recently received a nearly $4,000 donation from Perry's Ice Cream. The monies were raised through the company's "Community Returns" program, which engages employees in a variety of raffles, games and product sales over a six-month period, helping to accrue donation funds.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:15 am
In honor of Black History Month, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is offering free field trips sponsored by M&T Bank and transportation to all K-12 schools in Niagara County.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:15 am
Family Promise of Western New York, an emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness, has broken ground on critical upgrades to its shelter facility, which will allow the program to double in capacity. Improvements will include major capital upgrades to the building, including a fire safety system, new family units and additional bathrooms.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:15 am
The University at Buffalo's Center on the Advancement of Sport has launched a four-part blog series on sports concussions clarifying the issues of traumatic brain injuries.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 09:55 am
Order forms for the 2020 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 09:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the 2019 hunting seasons in New York were the safest on record. DEC documented seven tree stand incidents and one fatality in 2019.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 09:55 am
A multidisciplinary University at Buffalo research team has received an $800,000 grant to develop a machine learning system that could eventually help caseworkers and human services agencies determine the best available services for the more than 20,000 youth who annually age out of foster care without rejoining their families.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees is taking a step back from pursuing a digital sign at the corner of Center Street and Portage Road.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2020 06:15 pm
The Village of Lewiston plans to break ground this spring on a $750,000 inclusive playground at Marilyn Toohey Park. Mayor Anne Welch said a groundbreaking ceremony will take place as part of the 25th annual "Spring Fling" on Sunday, May 3.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2020 02:45 pm
Today, multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls announced a summer 2020 headlining tour, produced by Live Nation. Coming on the heels of the band's brand-new, 12th studio album, "Miracle Pill" (Warner Records), the 29-date tour will kick off July 23 and visit illustrious outdoor venues across North America.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2020 02:35 pm
On March 17, St. Patrick's Day 1970, The Grateful Dead performed in Buffalo with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2020 02:35 pm
The era-defining, history-making, best-selling female group of all time today announces the re-release of "Spiceworld" and "The Greatest Hits" on vinyl. The albums will be available Friday, March 13, via UMe/Virgin EMI.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2020 02:15 pm
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) announced Tim Clark, film commissioner for the Buffalo Niagara Film Office, will serve as AFCI's first newly elected board chair since 2016. Clark joined the AFCI board in 2018 and served previously as second vice chair. His new tenure as chair is set for a two-year term that may be renewed in 2022.
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